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Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action

Directed by the UK’s Luke Sewell, indulge in this morbidly-fascinating documentary about one of the most controversial talk shows in American history. With a score offered from British musicians Andrew Skeet and Nathan Klein, we follow the show’s push for higher ratings as any semblance of care for its guests rapidly deteriorated. Produced by London-based Minnow Films.

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After starting out with a gentle and kind premise, The Jerry Springer Show quickly changed strategy when producer Richard Dominick decided that the ratings needed to be improved - transforming the show into something far more dark, extreme and controversial. Featuring clips and interviews with many of the show’s behind-the-scenes crew, we explore how a new era of exploitative television gained popularity.